Ravenscraig plan gets the go-ahead
A new masterplan for the regeneration of Ravenscraig has been given the green light by planning officials.
Scotland’s best known industrial site has undergone significant investment in the last decade and now North Lanarkshire Council has granted outline planning permission for a new masterplan which aims to build on recent successes.
Developers Ravenscraig Ltd – a joint venture comprising Scottish Enterprise, Wilson Bowden and Tata Steel – will now bring individual phases forward for consent following approval of the Masterplan.
Nick Davies, director of Ravenscraig Ltd, said: “This is a momentous decision that will unlock Ravenscraig’s potential and help to attract more investment into this famous site. There has already been significant regeneration work over the last decade and we’re proud to say Ravenscraig is now a thriving community.
“This represents the beginning of the next phase of regeneration at Ravenscraig. With planning approval now granted, we will move forward with our ambitious plans to further transform the site, ensuring sustainability and inclusive growth are at the heart of our approach. We are committed to working with North Lanarkshire Council and investors to deliver on the promise of Ravenscraig.”
The planning decision comes just weeks after initial works began on a new £3.7m public park at Ravenscraig. It also follows North Lanarkshire Council’s announcement of a £190m roads programme that will boost Ravenscraig’s regeneration.
Motherwell South East and Ravenscraig councillor Nathan Wilson added: “The redevelopment of Ravenscraig is certainly in a very exciting phase with the urban park underway, construction work on new residential development progressing and the Ravenscraig Infrastructure Access project moving forward with the provision of collaborative city deal funding.
“Added to this, the updated masterplan has now been endorsed by full council.
“As one of the local councillors for Ravenscraig, I am delighted that the revised planning permission in principle has been granted and this is a very important step in regenerating the land of the former steelworks.
“I await with interest the further development of the specific proposals outlined in the approved council report and issues such as General Practice provision for the projected 4,500 households on site will also need to be given greater examination in time.”